Gateshead staged a magnificent rally to gain a point from Ossett Town when the sides met in the UniBond League Premier Division at the International Stadium last night.

It looked all over for the Tynesiders when Ossett led by three goals from James Nestor (2), and Chris Boulder by the 48th minute but after Stuart Wise reduced the deficit, George Weatherley added his second goal and three minutes from time Paul Taylor equalised.

Bedlington Terriers maintained their Albany Northern League Division One title challenge despite being held to a draw by Jarrow Roofing, who levelled on 86 minutes through Jed Quinn after John Milner had given the home side a 20th-minute lead.

North Shields gained their first point of the season when they drew 2-2 at Marske United when Andy Bowman bagged a brace. Michael Wilson and Gary Shandran struck for Marske, who had Michael Kinnair sent off just after half-time.

Alnwick Town went down 2-0 at Northallerton Town, for whom David Cooke and Anthony Roberts scored, while an only goal from Simon Wray was sufficient for Prudhoe Town at West Allotment Celtic.